Hospital Inpatient Coder

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Hospital Inpatient Coder responsible for assigning ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services. Collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve coding discrepancies and improve quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Interprets office, operative and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations
  • Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits
  • Acts as a coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians by answering questions and providing support as issues arise
  • Meets or exceeds weekly coding productivity standards of 100%

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 Years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice
  • Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s) Required
  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
  • 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
  • And more!